May 08 / 20.45 Newcastle (AW)

20.45

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Sky Sports Racing On Sky 415 Handicap

  • Prize money: £3245.08
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • Class 6
  • 14 runners
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Sky Sports Racing On Sky 415 Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Light rain

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £29.70
  • Place: £8.60

Form: 786-0

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Some promise in novice events last season; 50-1 for his handicap debut at Redcar three weeks ago (Class 5; 7f, soft) when he failed to land a blow; may be sharper today and this is a drop in class but still not easily recommended; visor tried for the first time.
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1

(1)

9th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 1

14:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Doctor Khan Junior

9st 5lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Geoff Oldroyd

Making giant strides in handicaps, winning his last four starts on the AW, two of them over C&D; impressive here three weeks ago and he needs serious consideration despite the unfavourable terms.

7/2

1st

3

(5)

17th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 2

19:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Doctor Khan Junior

8st 13lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Geoff Oldroyd

started quickly, made all, shaken up and quickened clear 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, eased towards finish, unchallenged

9/4

1st

12

(12)

9th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Doctor Khan Junior

8st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Geoff Oldroyd

made all

7/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 01048- C

Last run: 195 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Only 1lb higher than for his Catterick win (6f, heavy; well backed) last September; ended 2022 quietly but returns with his yard ticking along nicely; goes well on Tapeta; betting instructive.
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7th

4

(5)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 15y

Class 6

19:50 Musselburgh

Lezardrieux

9st 9lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

Drops into a classified for the first time and he showed a hint of spark when sixth at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) in June; however, this regressive sort has been well beaten the last twice (5f/6f) and is unraced over 7f.

7/1

12th

8

(6)

20th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Ripon

Lezardrieux

9st 2lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Grant Tuer

Had a busy AW campaign during the winter, only win coming at Newcastle in November when beating Hurstwood (now 4lb worse off) by a length; patchy form this turf season (beaten 10l over 5f at Carlisle last time); blinkers now tried.

20/1

9th

7

(10)

6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:48 Carlisle

Lezardrieux

9st 7lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Grant Tuer

11 successes in total and he's now back below his last winning mark; might still have needed the run when sixth behind Golden Rainbow and Rainbow Rain at Thirsk (5f, good to firm) 12 days ago, and he's now better off with them both.

9/1

3rd
5 (2)
Thaki

7/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 372763 CD

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Five-time AW winner (two over C&D) who has run two sound races for his new yard, more recently on turf on Thursday; repeat will see him on the premises.
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1

(9)

8th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Ayr

Thaki

10st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Katie Scott

Regained the winning thread at Hamilton (6f, good) last time and remains favourably treated on peak form; defied a 4lb higher mark over C&D last August and warrants respect.

11/4

1st

3

(3)

27th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Hamilton

Thaki

9st 10lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

made virtually all, hung right from over 1f out, clear with one other and ridden inside final furlong, kept on well

10/1

4th
7 (13)
Jems Bond

6/1

Form: 183137 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Three wins here this year (6f twice and 7f) and placed off this mark on his penultimate start; wouldn't judge him too harshly on latest turf run; more appealing than many.
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4th

8

(9)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Jems Bond

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Alan Brown

Kept on for third (no threat to front pair) in this grade here (6f) a week ago and is also suited by 7f but remains without a win since March 2023 and others in this line-up have stronger claims.

11/1

4th

8

(9)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:45 Newcastle (AW)

Jems Bond

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Alan Brown

Kept on for third (no threat to front pair) in this grade here (6f) a week ago and is also suited by 7f but remains without a win since March 2023 and others in this line-up have stronger claims.

11/1

3rd

5

(4)

3rd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Jems Bond

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

in rear

10/1

5/1

Form: 200-40 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Three C&D wins to his name and ran well here on his return to action last month; less good on turf nine days ago but drops in class today and he's the type to bounce back quickly.
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5th

9

(2)

28th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

16:40 Wetherby

Redzone

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

On the downgrade now but made the frame in two 6f AW handicaps at Newcastle last month and has placed form on soft; considered each-way.

5/1

5th

9

(2)

28th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 5f 110y

Class 6

16:40 Wetherby

Redzone

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

On the downgrade now but made the frame in two 6f AW handicaps at Newcastle last month and has placed form on soft; considered each-way.

5/1

4th

5

(6)

22nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Redzone

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Breslin

T: Bryan Smart

Consistency hasn't always been his strong suit and hasn't won for nearly two years but down in the weights and ran respectably in refitted cheekpieces over C&D last time; wouldn't be certain to back that up.

13/2

9/1

Form: 853284 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Four 6f Tapeta wins this winter, two of them at this track; went close off this mark here last month and he should make another bold bid.
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1st

9

(3)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tathmeen

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Eight wins here, the latest off 3lb higher last March; return to this trip should suit after three runs over further, but he is hard to predict these days.

12/1

1st

9

(3)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Tathmeen

9st 1lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Eight wins here, the latest off 3lb higher last March; return to this trip should suit after three runs over further, but he is hard to predict these days.

12/1

5th

10

(1)

4th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

16:03 Southwell (AW)

Tathmeen

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Veteran who is a 13-time AW scorer; however, has something to find on his autumn form and consequently needs to raise his game on return from two-month layoff.

12/1

7/1

Form: 106-86 D

Last run: 69 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Hit and miss for former yard but did win four races, one over 6f on Tapeta; back to last winning mark and quite possible Mick Appleby can coax a bit more from him.
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7th

6

(12)

15th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

17:10 Yarmouth

Hilarys Boy

9st 10lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

slowly into stride, held up in rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and no impression from 2f out

12/1

7th

14

(11)

8th May 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Hilarys Boy

8st 10lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

taken down early, dwelt start and bumped start, towards rear

7/1

7

(15)

29th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Leicester

Hilarys Boy

9st 1lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Michael Appleby

OUR TIP
8th
2 (1)
Bayraat

12/1

Form: 4240-4

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced and he has shown promise on Tapeta; needs more than on his seasonal reappearance but that's quite possible.
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10th

14

(7)

6th Sep 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Haydock

Bayraat

8st 10lb

J: David Egan

T: Tom Tate

Has improved with each of his three runs this season and was a close third of 18 off this mark at York (5f, good to firm) last time, when denied a clear run; also effective on soft ground; could play another leading role.

8/1

3rd

17

(3)

27th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:05 York

Bayraat

10st 9lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Tom Tate

Just 1-15 on the Flat but he's well handicapped on last year's best and his latest run over C&D saw him travel powerfully and run with more credit than the bare figures might indicate; should get the end-to-end gallop he needs at 5f; one to consider.

16/1

7th

12

(9)

12th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

16:55 York

Bayraat

8st 10lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tom Tate

midfield, waiting for room 3f out, bit short of room 2f out, kept on towards near side inside final furlong, no telling impression

20/1

Form: 43346- D

Last run: 250 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won on her 2022 reappearance and nicely treated on her peak form so there are reasons to be hopeful; cheekpieces left off; AW debut.
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5th

1

(8)

31st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:35 Beverley

Emeralds Pride

10st 2lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Michael Dods

Loves it here and was gaining a third C&D success when scoring convincingly (good to firm) last Sunday, soon recovering from a characteristically slow start; solid chance under a 5lb penalty.

3/1

1st

15

(4)

25th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

14:05 Beverley

Emeralds Pride

9st 3lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Made a winning return over C&D in May and she signalled she's ready to strike again when an encouraging sixth of ten here ten days ago, racing wide from a poor draw; has a low berth now so she's interesting.

8/1

6th

4

(9)

15th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

15:45 Beverley

Emeralds Pride

9st 9lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Picked up where she left off last year when winning on reappearance over C&D in May but below that level both runs since; drop back to 5f should suit but she'll have to better those runs.

6/1

16/1

Form: 706-00 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Hasn't been near his best in the last nine months but that is reflected in his mark; latest turf run forgivable but others have less to prove; new accessories today.
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10th

13

(7)

8th May 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:45 Newcastle (AW)

Gowanlad

9st 3lb

J: Madi Patzelt

T: Philip Kirby

midfield

16/1

13th

9

(5)

22nd Apr 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Thirsk

Gowanlad

9st 4lb

J: Dale Swift

T: Philip Kirby

raced near side

14/1

10th

6

(9)

23rd Feb 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Gowanlad

9st 2lb

J: Phil Dennis

T: Philip Kirby

All three wins on Tapeta, the latest over 5f here a year ago; now 6lb lower, but he has finished out of the frame in all eight starts since that success so doubts over whether he can take advantage.

14/1

33/1

Form: 05038/

Last run: 594 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ability for Michael Dods as a 2yo, notably a front-running third of 14 in a 7f nursery here (blinkered first time); absent since a lesser effort two weeks later; best watched without blinkers and after such a long layoff.
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4th

10

(10)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Secret Daay

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

Placed in three 0-50 classified events over C&D this time last year, but recent efforts have been moderate and he is now 0-28; hard to fancy.

33/1

4th

10

(10)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Newcastle (AW)

Secret Daay

9st 0lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

led narrowly, pressed leader after 2f, weakened gradually final 110yds

33/1

8th

9

(8)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Secret Daay

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: David Thompson

raced wide, in touch with leaders

20/1

12/1

Form: 61999- D

Last run: 185 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won twice over this trip at Wolverhampton last summer, looking progressive in the process; less good on final three runs but he's the type his trainer will get more out of at some point; whether it will be after a six-month break remains to be seen.
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4

(6)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Eldeyaar

10st 13lb

J: Mr Kevin Skelton

T: Antony Brittain

Best when front-running but hasn't been at his best of late and brought up the rear at Southwell last weekend.

20/1

6th

4

(6)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Eldeyaar

10st 13lb

J: Mr Kevin Skelton

T: Antony Brittain

Best when front-running but hasn't been at his best of late and brought up the rear at Southwell last weekend.

20/1

10th

2

(10)

4th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:35 Southwell (AW)

Eldeyaar

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Has made the running for nearly all his wins, three of them at 6f on Tapeta elsewhere although he acts here too; perhaps not quite on song of late and does need to be to win off this mark these days.

8/1

Form: 418515 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
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5th

2

(10)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Athollblair Boy

9st 8lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Admirable veteran whose 11 course wins include this race last year off 10lb higher; unplaced in his last 12 starts but beaten less than 3l into fifth of nine here last time and the winner has gone in again twice since; hard to rule out

8/1

5th

2

(10)

21st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Athollblair Boy

9st 8lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Admirable veteran whose 11 course wins include this race last year off 10lb higher; unplaced in his last 12 starts but beaten less than 3l into fifth of nine here last time and the winner has gone in again twice since; hard to rule out

8/1

5th

7

(6)

2nd Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:02 Newcastle (AW)

Athollblair Boy

9st 1lb

J: Alex Jary

T: Nigel Tinkler

12yo with 11 course wins on his CV; now 11lb lower than when completing a C&D double last February but he's been out of sorts this winter and needs a major revival.

16/1

Form: -23025

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Doesn't help herself by refusing to settle but she's talented for one that races at this level; second to Athollblair Boy here in March; cheekpieces didn't help last time and they are quickly dispensed with; not one for maximum faith but no surprise to see her run well.
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18

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

12:52 Chelmsford (AW)

Mumcat

9st 9lb

T: Jacqueline Coward

18

11th Jan 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

12:52 Chelmsford (AW)

Mumcat

9st 9lb

T: Jacqueline Coward

4th

8

(3)

7th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mumcat

9st 9lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Jacqueline Coward

dwelt start, towards rear

12/1

Non-runners

Athollblair Boy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta £308.70
Straight Forecast £259.96
Tricast £1257.82
Trifecta £2286.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Athollblair Boy

Daily Mirror:

Mumcat

D Express:

Emeralds Pride

The Guardian:

Hilary's Boy

Daily Record:

Thaki

The Times:

Lezardrieux

The Sun:

Jems Bond

The Star:

Bayraat

RP RATINGS:

Redzone

POSTDATA:

Tathmeen

Telegraph:

Athollblair Boy

Daily Mail:

Athollblair Boy